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The Mobius Arch in the Alabama Hills -- This rock arch perfectly frames Mount Whitney in the center opening.

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Mtn. Bike Rider on the Bizz Johnson Trail

Three Pump Jacks, Midway-Sunset Oilfield

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California Desert District

Important CDD Links

Desert Advisory Council (DAC)
Frequently Asked Questions

Special Recreation Permits

Final Supplementary Rules

Land Use Planning

West Mojave Plan (WEMO)

WEMO - Amendment Activity
Hazardous Materials Program

Johnson Valley OHV Report

Wild Horse and Burro
A horse standing in the corrals with a long mane.
Ridgecrest Regional Corrals
Schedule of Adoptions
Upcoming Adoption
March 9, 2013

Abandoned Mine Lands
An abandoned mine opening with a gate blocking the entrance.
Abandoned Mine Lands (AML)
About AML
Public Safety
Bats and Mines

Fire / Aviation
A wildfire with arge flames and black smoke.
Fire Management

CDD Spotlight
BLM Seeks Nominees for California Desert Advisory Council
Interim Document Released on Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan
BLM Seeks National Designation for Nadeau Trail
ISDRA Business Plan
Print a 2013 Campfire Permit

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About the CDD

Unique within the BLM, the California Desert District was created to protect the natural, historic, recreational and economic riches of the diverse and scenic California Desert. Designated as the California Desert Conservation Area by the U.S. Congress, the California Desert District is responsible for protecting and preserving nearly 11 million of its 25 million acres.

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Renewable Energy Projects

Renewable Energy Project Information

Solar Projects

Field Office
Desert Harvest - enXco Palm Springs
K Road Calico - Amendment
Barstow
McCoy - Nextra Palm Springs
Ocotillo Sol
El Centro
Palen Solar Power
Palm Springs
Rio Mesa Palm Springs
Soda Mountain Solar Barstow
Stateline Solar Farm
Needles

Wind Projects

Field Office
Alta East
Ridgecrest
Granite Mountain
Barstow
Tylerhorse
Ridgecrest

Geothermal Projects

Field Office
Haiwee Geothermal Leasing Area Ridgecrest

Transmission Projects

Field Office
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Planning Efforts
Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan (DRECP)
Solar Programmatic EIS
West Chocolate Mountains REEA
El Centro

Approved Renewable Energy Projects

Solar Projects
Field Office
Abengoa Mojave
Project is on Private Land with BLM Transmission Component
Barstow
Blythe Power
Palm Springs
Campo Verde Solar
Project is on Private Land with BLM Transmission Component El Centro
Centinela
Project is on Private Land with BLM Transmission Component
El Centro
Chevron Lucerne Valley
Barstow
Desert Sunlight
Palm Springs
Genesis
Palm Springs
Imperial Solar Energy Center (CSolar) South
Project is on Private Land with BLM Transmission Component
El Centro
Imperial Solar Energy Center (CSolar) West
Project is on Private Land with BLM Transmission Component
El Centro
Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System (ISEGS)
Needles
Rice Solar Energy
Project is on Private Land with BLM Transmission Component
Palm Springs

Wind Projects
Ocotillo Express
El Centro
Tule Wind Energy / ECO Substation Project
El Centro

Geothermal Projects
Field Office
Truckhaven Geothermal Leasing Area
El Centro

Transmission Projects
Field Office
Barren Ridge
Ridgecrest
Devers-Palo Verde No.2
Palm Springs
Eldorado Ivanpah
Needles
Sunrise Powerlink Project
El Centro

Bureau of Land Management
California Desert District
22835 Calle San Juan De Los Lagos
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
Phone: (951) 697-5200
Fax: (951) 697-5299
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., M-F
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